Jewish Catskills

High HolidaysDuring the High Holidays the doors to heaven are open to all so are ours! Join us for warm, welcoming, uplifting holiday services Read More
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How I Learned the Advantages of Self‑Correction from Claude Read More
Tonight Is Yom KippurThe Day of Atonement Read More
Enter the Holiest Day With LightBlessings and instructions for tonight's candles. Read More

Weekly Magazine

15 Historical Events That Happened on Yom Kippur

Quite a number of things happened on Yom Kippur.

By Yehuda Altein

Can I Use (or Reuse) a Yahrzeit Candle for Something Else?

Is it considered a candle made specifically for the departed?

By Yehuda Shurpin

Jews Don't Repent

Thirteen essays and stories that explore the what, why and how of of the most powerful force known to man--the power of self-transformation

By Tzvi Freeman

Take the Yom Kippur Who Am I Quiz

Test your knowledge of the characters of Yom Kippur.

By Menachem Posner

My Son Almost Burned to Death!

There were times of great struggle and doubt, but the Benjamin family surrounded themselves with a loving community, positivity, and the stubborn faith that things would turn out OK.

Aryeh Leib Benjamin in conversation with Chana Weisberg